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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe airport and pickup
Arrival at Entebbe airport and pickup
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to
your accommodation.
Entebbe is a small, quiet town located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is easy to explore on foot or local transport
on motorbikes known as “boda bodas” or local taxis. Visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where you can see
and learn about Uganda’s native wildlife, local markets to buy clothes and crafts, curio shops for souvenirs, and the
Botanical Gardens on Lake Victoria where you can walk among beautiful trees, watch monkeys moving through the
canopy above, and spot many indigenous bird species. Entebbe has a wide variety of restaurants serving many
different cuisines as well as several bars and clubs where you can sample the local beer, catch a game of football and
chat with the local Ugandans, known for their open and friendly nature.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe (City)
- Accommodation:
- Hotel No.5
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Fly to Bwindi Rainforest NP
Fly to Bwindi Rainforest NP
Depart your hotel for the short drive to Entebbe airport for your scheduled flight to Kihihi airstrip, near
Bwindi/Queen Elizabeth National parks.
The flight takes just over an hour. Upon arrival you will be met by representative and driven to Gorilla Mist Lodge, located at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an overnight stay in the midst of Bwindi Forest National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Gorilla Mist Camp
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking
Few words can describe the thrill of today’s lifetime experience! Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare
wildlife encounter that is exhilarating, humbling and enthralling. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany
your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the steep mountain slopes.
Please note that gorilla tracking is strenuous with treks ranging from 45 mins up to eight hours, at high altitudes in
hot African conditions. The thrill of the hour you spend quietly observing these gentle giants once you find them is so
worth the trek to get there! Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed,
viewing success rates are over 98%.
After this encounter with Mountain Gorillas, walk back to your Lodge for Relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Gorilla Mist Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Cultural tour and Forest walk
Cultural tour and Forest walk
Forest Walk in the early morning.
Embark on a walk-through tropical rain forest with experienced wildlife guides. Enjoy scenic views, the sights and
sounds of the rain forest, ample opportunities for bird watching and glimpses of the many monkey species living in
the park as they move through the forest canopy.
Buhoma Community Village Walk in the afternoon.
Embark on a community walk through the local villages surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Optional activities
include visits to a traditional home, local orphanage or school, banana brewing demonstrations and even meeting
traditional medicinal healers. This three-to-four-hour walk is will absolutely unlock your world to the African way of living.
Retire to lodge later in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Mutanda Lake Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, ishasha sector
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, ishasha sector
This morning we depart Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and travel (2.5-3 hours) to Ishasha in the southern
part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Time permitting, during our drive from Bwindi to Ishasha, we may visit a Community Project on the border of Queen
Elizabeth National Park. Here the local people allow you to enjoy some time in their homesteads, as well as see
some of the crops and curios they produce, how they prepare their food while sharing stories about the Bakiga
people and lifestyle.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Ishasha area, looking for the huge herds of buffalo, elephant, Uganda kob and
of course, the famous tree-climbing lion typically found in the area before checking in into your Lodge for an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive in queen Elizabeth NP
Game drive in queen Elizabeth NP
Ishasha Game Drives
Enjoy exploring this savannah wilderness in your safari vehicle, looking for the huge herds of buffalo, elephant,
Uganda kob and of course, the famous tree-climbing lions. Seeing these mighty predators fast asleep up a fig tree,
with their bellies hanging over the branches is a truly magnificent sight!
Ishasha Sector
The Ishasha Sector lies near the southwestern edge of Queen Elizabeth Park and is known primarily for its incredible
and unusual tree-climbing lions. Watching these massive beasts claw their way up to sunny spots, often with prey in
tow (such as Buffalo, Topi, and Uganda Kobs) is a spectacle of note. It is said they do this in order to get better
viewpoints, and for protection from the winds. However, the sector provides plenty more to do and see. This
untouched area of savannah and rivers, decorated with fig, acacia, and cactus trees, is a wonderful place to enjoy
game drives and return in the evening to your Lodge ofter the Game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Head north toward the ‘Mweya’ Northern sector of the park which is rich with wildlife, visitors will find vast numbers
of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree. The many nearby crater lakes and mountain ranges
provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey.
In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometre long natural channel linking
Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga’s shores are dotted with herds of lazy buffalo, pods of hippos wallowing
without a care, and countless bird species. Drift past local fishing villages and soak up the peaceful tranquillity of this
beautiful African day. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species
as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful
Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.
after the Boat cruise, Return to your Lodge for overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
- Accommodation:
- Buffalo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimp tracking and Transfer to Entebbe airport
Chimp tracking and Transfer to Entebbe airport
We will have an early start this morning, with the highlight being your chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge.
The forest is alive with noise! Chimpanzees can be quite active and may move quickly through the forest canopy… or,
if you are lucky, you may find them resting or eating near the forest floors. It’s an exhilarating walk, in beautiful
scenery. As with gorilla tracking, sightings cannot be guaranteed even though the chimps are habituated to humans.
After this activity, we depart to the nearby Kasese airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe and End of the Trip.
- Main Destination:
- Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
